Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and Education Degree at Capilano University

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Care & Education offers students a range of academic and education courses that blend theory and practice in the early years, engaging with research and theory. Three core threads are intertwined throughout the degree: curriculum development, understanding childhoods, and leadership and advocacy in early childhood education. As part of their training, students be invited to engage in critically reflective practice, working to create learning environments of social justice and equity for children and families in an early childhood setting.

Faculty: Education, Health & Human Development  |  Department: School of Education & Childhood Studies  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time  |  Intake: Fall 2027  |  Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Successfully completing the early childhood care and education courses offered will equip students with the knowledge and skills to take on various roles in child care programs. Courses in the first two academic years meet the requirements of the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) for: ECE Certificate to Practice; Infant/Toddler Certificate to Practice; and/or Special Needs Certificate to Practice.

Career pathways

Career paths include: Child advocate; Child development consultant; Education consultant; Early childhood educator; Early years program facilitator; StrongStart BC facilitator.

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